Exhibits Specialist (Lighting Specialist)
What you'd do
The National Gallery of Art welcomes all people to explore art, creativity, and our shared humanity. Millions of people come through our doors each year, with even more online, making us one of the most visited art museums in the world. Our renowned collection includes over 160,000 works of art, from the ancient world to today. Admission to the West and East Buildings, Sculpture Garden, special exhibitions, and public programs is always free.
Major duties
This position is located in the Design Department (PXD) under the direct supervision of the Head of the Lighting Shop (PXD-LS). This position is responsible for all phases of electrical work in exhibition galleries and public spaces including installation, repair, inspection, troubleshooting, testing, loading and maintenance. Duties for this position include: Maintains appearance and working order of lighting fixtures and equipment for exhibitions, the permanent collection, the Sculpture Garden, and special events. Determines correct wire gauge and insulation size for electrical circuits within exhibition galleries. Determines size and placement of sub-distribution panels, electrical boxes, fittings, wires, connections, wiring, conduit (and applicable fittings), relays, fixtures (to include lighting), transformers and other electrical devices. Works with the lighting shop supervisor to fabricate, install, and maintain electrical circuitry for exhibition cases where maintaining established humidity and temperature controls is crucial to ensure the safety of the art enclosed. Utilizes building plans, construction blueprints, electrical wiring and ladder diagrams, engineering drawings, and electrical maintenance and repair manuals to conduct electrical and lighting work in exhibition galleries where art is displayed, other public spaces, and for programs and events.
What you need to qualify
Specialized Experience Statement: Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience in the federal or equivalent at GS-9 level, maintaining, fixing, installing, and inspecting lighting equipment in museums. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related OPM Qualifications Standard: Individual Occupational Requirements: Exhibits Specialist Series 1010 Associated Group standard: Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions Merit promotion applicants must meet the time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: Applicants who are referred to the hiring office for selection consideration may be required to submit writing and/or work samples as part of the interview/selection process. If the hiring office decides to request a writing and/or work sample as part of its selection process, the vacancy contact will reach out to you by email to: (1) inform you of this requirement; and (2) provide further instructions.
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